We’ve reached that point in the summer when no one can blame you for spending all day inside to beat the heat.
But if you’re a demigod child of Hephaestus, you were probably planning on staying cooped up inside Cabin Nine all summer long anyway. Even if it’s often hotter inside the factory-like cabin than it is outside. That’s because there’s nothing that the denizens of Cabin Nine value more than the fires of creation and innovation. Just try not to get burned.
A Special Welcome Message for Demigods of Cabin Nine:
It’s time to heed the call of the forge! Your father, the legendary blacksmith of the gods, expects you to toil day and night in the service of pure invention! So get to work!
But you can rest easy knowing that Cabin Nine possesses all the tools, amenities, and equipment you need to pursue your dream projects to the fullest.
Whether you’re planning to build a shiny new automaton, an indestructible piece of armor, a piece of walking furniture, or a sinister contraption to foil your enemies (and rival campers), the sky’s the limit!
And if you’re drawing a blank on what to create, you can always study the blueprints and schematics straight from the Hephaestus workshop itself, found in Bunker 9!
We only ask that you please refrain from giving life to mortals made of clay, as your father has done once or twice in the distant past. In addition to being problematic and unethical, it’s also just super creepy. (And we’re really trying to improve our reputation these days.)
What’s Inside Cabin Nine:
-State-of-the-art technology
-The largest workbench you can ever imagine
-A second floor and a hidden basement
-Modular, collapsible bunk beds
-Scrap metal as far as the eye can see
What You Should Pack:
-Gloves
-Goggles/ welding mask
-Coffee (enough for everyone)
-One of those bulky apron things that blacksmiths wear. Or is it a smock?
-Asthma inhaler (Even if you don’t have asthma. The smoke our cabin emits is no joke.)
-Magical toolbelt capable of producing any tool or piece of equipment that comes to mind (If you don’t already have one, check Bunker 9.)
Meet Your Head Counselor, Nyssa Barrera:
“Temporary head counselor, that is. Until the great “Supreme Commander Leo Valdez” decides to return from his extended stay at the Waystation and rejoin us here in the real world.
“But whatever. Not your problem. I’m sure you’ll meet Leo yourself one day. Until then, try to enjoy the peace and quiet in his absence.
“What’s that? No, I meant the relative peace and quiet. The clanging and banging in the cabin never stops. You’ll get used to it. Personally, I find it kinda soothing.”
“Ah, what did you expect from the kids of Hephaestus? We’re always working on new inventions to be used in service of demigods everywhere. For example, we’re close to finishing a telescopic cannon designed to fire empty single-use water bottles into the sun. We’re also in the planning stages of a de-liquefaction device to refreeze melted ice cream.
“But don’t let our numerous projects in development stop you from speaking up and pitching your own ideas. Hephaestus is obviously a big inspiration for us, but the one thing we try not to emulate is his tendency to isolate himself and build everything completely on his own. We want Cabin Nine to be a fully collaborative environment.
“So, if you’re ever struggling to keep up with our pace, or you feel blocked creatively, or you’re just feeling lonely, all you have to do is reach out to any one of us. The members of Cabin Nine will always be here for you to talk. . . or to build an electromagnetic neuron acceleration helmet that will supercharge your brain and balance out your emotional dysregulation. Your choice.
“Actually, speaking of . . . you don’t mind sitting still for a second, do you? We just need a live subject to help work out a few kinks on that aforementioned headgear. I promise it will only sting a little. Oh, come on. You’re a demigod. You can handle it!”
Are you a child of Hephaestus? If so, what big inventions are you planning to build this summer? Be sure to let us know!